Bihar SIR: After the release of the Bihar Voter List Draft 2025, shocking irregularities have surfaced from various parts of the state. Reports reveal that names of deceased individuals and duplicate entries have found their way into the draft voter list in some cases, allegedly verified and approved by booth-level officers (BLOs).
In several instances, even those who died years ago appear to have “submitted” revision forms, which BLOs cleared for inclusion. As a result, the names of the dead are now officially part of the draft voter roll. Cases of double entries have also been reported from multiple polling stations.
Bihar SIR: Complaints Raised In Jamui
The issue has been flagged from different polling booths in the Jamui Assembly constituency. CPIML youth leader Babu Saheb Singh formally raised the matter before Election Commission special observer Bharat Kheda during his recent visit to Jamui.
Following the complaints, Kheda assured that the names of deceased and duplicate voters would be removed after verification of objections. However, he did not indicate any punitive action against the officials responsible. BLOs in the area have shifted the blame to the family members of the deceased, claiming they submitted incorrect forms.
The revelations come shortly after Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accused the BJP and the Election Commission of executing what he described as a “vote chori model” (vote theft model). On Thursday, Gandhi presented his claims, which the Congress party said explained “how elections are being rigged,” as quoted by PTI.
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Bihar SIR: Examples Of Irregularities
According to Jagran.com, several names of deceased individuals are still in the draft voter list:
– Sadar Block, Polling Station No. 85: Kaushar Khatoon, wife of Md. Ali Jan (Serial No. 198), has died but remains listed.
– Amin Village, Booth No. 86: The late Asgar appears at Serial No. 30.
– Barhat Block, Polling Station No. 260: The first entry is Intaj Mian, son of Rafiq Mian, who died in 2022. Names of Jamila Khatoon (Serial No. 03), Abul Mian (Serial No. 04), and Md. Shanif (Serial No. 36) are also of deceased persons.
– Khaira Block, Kendih Village: Names of at least six deceased persons, including Narsingh Ram, are recorded.
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The names of these dead people are mentioned in the voter list
| Booth No. | Serial No. | Name | Father/Husband Name | Village |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 198 | Kosher Khatoon | M. Alijan | Amin |
| 86 | 30 | M. Asghar | Malik Abul | Amin |
| 260 | 1 | Intaz Mian | Md. Rafiq | Penghi |
| 260 | 3 | Jamila Khatun | Intaz Mian | Penghi |
| 260 | 4 | Abul Mian | Rafiq Mian | Penghi |
| 260 | 36 | Md. Shaneef | Bakrid Mian | Penghi |
| 311 | 401 | Shahza Khatun | Tahir khan | Kendih |
| 311 | 442 | Medoon Khatoon | Idrish Khan | Kendih |
| 311 | 530 | Narsingh Ram | lakhan ram | Kendih |
| 311 | 576 | Bhasho ram | Tilo Ram | Kendih |
| 311 | 580 | Vijay Kumar | Bhasho ram | Kendih |
| 311 | 586 | Mahadev Ram | Venus Ram | Kendih |
Bihar SIR: Cases Of Double Entry
Singh has also complained about instances of duplicate names. For example:
– Polling Station No. 311: Names of Firoza Khatoon (Serial No. 484) and Md. Israel Khan (Serial No. 612).
– Polling Station No. 308, Ballapur Village: The same names are repeated at Serial Nos. 39 and 40.
Notably, Kendih and Ballapur villages share a boundary, raising further concerns over voter list management.